The state, potential distribution, and biological implications of methane in the Martian crust

Details The state, potential distribution, and biological implications of methane in the Martian crust The state, potential distribution, and biological implications of methane in the Martian crust

Feb 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000jgr...105.4165m&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research, Volume 105, Issue E2, p. 4165-4172

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Hydrology: Frozen Ground, Planetology: Solid Surface Planets: Physical Properties Of Materials, Planetology: Solid Surface Planets: Surface Materials And Properties, Planetology: Solar System Objects: Mars

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The search for life on Mars has recently focused on its potential survival in deep (>2 km) subpermafrost aquifers where anaerobic bacteria, similar to those found in deep subsurface ecosystems on Earth, may have survived in an environment that has remained stable for billions of years. An anticipated by-product of this biological activity is methane. The detection of large deposits of methane gas and hydrate in the Martian cryosphere, or as emissions from deep fracture zones, would provide persuasive evidence of indigenous life and confirm the presence of a valuable in situ resource for use by future human explorers.

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